Dallas County seniors have access to one of the most extensive support networks in North Texas. Whether you need meals delivered to your door, help filing a VA claim, free medical equipment, or emergency utility assistance, this directory connects you directly to the right organizations — no referral needed.
If you’re a caregiver coordinating care from a distance, or a senior navigating these systems for the first time, start with 211 (call or text) or the Dallas County ADRC at 855-937-2372 — both are free and can point you in the right direction immediately.
Need in-home care or help navigating senior resources in Dallas County? Visit Assisting Hands Mansfield to learn how our caregivers support seniors and families across North Texas.
Educational Resources & Caregiver Support
The Senior Source
Phone: 469-402-6111
E-mail: [email protected]
Address: 3910 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219
Website: www.theseniorsource.org
- Caregiver support, long-term care options, and dementia education
- Utility assistance navigation
- Insurance and scam/fraud prevention education
- Technology training for older adults
- Volunteer opportunities and community events
North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
Phone: (800) 272-3921
Address: 616 Six Flags Dr, Suite 200, Arlington, TX 76011
Website: nctcog.org/aging-services
- Serves adults 60+ and caregivers
- SNAP applications and benefits navigation
- Caregiver support services
CarePortal (DFW Area)
Website: www.careportal.org
Access: Free resource on any electronic device
- Online database of providers searchable by ZIP code
- Coordinates resources for families and individuals across DFW
Food Distribution
VNA Texas — Meals on Wheels
Phone: 214-689-2639
General Line: 214-689-0000
E-mail: [email protected]
Address: 1440 W. Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75247
Website: www.vnatexas.org
- Hot meal delivery to homebound seniors
- Wellness checks with each delivery
North Texas Food Bank
Phone: (214) 330-1396
Address: 3677 Mapleshade Ln, Plano, TX 75075
- Distributes through partner agencies across Dallas County
Dallas County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
Phone: 855-937-2372
Website: www.dallascountyadrc.org
- Central hub connecting seniors to SNAP and food programs
- Benefits navigation for older adults
Texas Health & Human Services (HHSC)
Phone: 855-937-2372
Website: www.yourtexasbenefits.com
- Official statewide SNAP application processing
Funeral Home & Cemetery Services
Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery
Phone: 214-467-3374
Address: 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211
Website: cem.va.gov
- Serves entire DFW region
- Includes burial plot, opening/closing of grave, headstone, and perpetual care
Hughes Family Tribute Center
Phone: 214-350-9951
Address: 3302 E. Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX 75216
Website: www.hughesftc.com
- Veteran-focused (“Veterans Choice” designation)
- Full VA coordination: burial, honors, paperwork
- Works closely with national cemeteries
Laurel Land Funeral Home and Memorial Park
Phone: 214-371-1336
Address: 6300 R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX 75232
Website: www.dignitymemorial.com
- Full-service funeral home and cemetery
- Discounted packages and veteran services
Restland Funeral Home and Crematory
Phone: 469-925-1436
Address: 13005 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75243
Website: www.restlandfuneralhome.com
- Structured internal discount programs
- Free burial space for line-of-duty death (“American Hero Platinum Plan”)
- Full VA Benefit Coordination (paperwork, military honors, filing)
- Available 24/7 by phone
Simple Cremation — Dallas
Phone: 214-935-5360
Address: 6301 Gaston Ave., Suite 1410, Dallas, TX 75214
Website: www.simplecremation.org
- Low-cost direct cremation specialist
- Transparent pricing and veteran services
- Works with VA cemetery coordination
Old Calvary Hill Cemetery
Phone: 214-357-5754
Address: 3235 Lombardy Lane, Dallas, TX 75220
Website: www.dignitymemorial.com
- Private cemetery, lower costs than full-service options
- Traditional cemetery option
- May allow VA-provided headstones (families pay plot and burial costs)
Housing
Dallas Housing Authority
Phone: 214-951-8300
Address: 3939 N. Hampton Rd., Dallas, TX 75212
- Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program
- Public housing communities
- Senior and disability housing (HUD Section 202 — rent based on income, for seniors 62+)
Dallas LIFE Senior Services
Phone: 214-421-1380
E-mail: [email protected]
Address: 1100 Cadiz Street, Dallas, TX 75215
Website: www.dallaslife.org
- General assistance
- Serves seniors experiencing homelessness or extreme poverty
- Housing placement and long-term support
- Hospital discharge placements when no safe home is available
- Shelter intake — walk-ups welcome
Medicaid & Medicare Navigation
North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
Address: 616 Six Flags Dr, Suite 200, Arlington, TX 76011
Phone: (800) 272-3921
Website: nctcog.org/aging-services
- Medicaid and Medicare navigation for adults 60+
- Benefits enrollment and caregiver support
Free Medical Equipment
DME Exchange of Dallas
Phone: 214-997-3639
- Free refurbished equipment: wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, shower chairs
- No cost for qualified individuals; equipment does not need to be returned
Mission Arlington Medical Equipment Program
Phone: 817-277-6620
Address: 210 W. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
Website: https://missionarlington.org/medical-equipment/
- Free donated equipment: wheelchairs, walkers, shower benches, crutches
- Counties served: Tarrant, Dallas, Johnson, Ellis
Mission Regan
Phone: 972-369-7637
Address: 2140 Redbud Blvd, Suite F, McKinney, TX 75069
Website: www.missionregan.org
- Free medical equipment and supplies
- Serves all individuals regardless of insurance or income
Rahbar Foundation
Phone: 972-922-2781 / 214-529-4711
Website: www.rahbarfoundation.org
- Free wheelchairs for individuals in need
- Faith-based nonprofit, financial hardship focus
Wellness Center for Older Adults — Equipment Lending
Phone: 972-953-7669
Address: 401 W. 16th Street, Suite 600, Plano, TX 75075
Website: www.wellnesscenteronline.org
- Borrow at no cost: walkers, wheelchairs, commodes, shower chairs
Project MEND (Statewide)
Phone: 210-223-6363
Website: www.projectmend.org
- Refurbished medical equipment distributed across Texas
- Special veteran program available
- Serves uninsured, underinsured, and low-income individuals
REACH of Dallas
Phone: 214-630-4796
Address: 7929 Brookriver Dr., Suite 550, Dallas, TX 75247
Website: www.reachcils.org
- Free loaner medical devices and equipment
- Home modification guidance (ramps, grab bars, door widening)
- Independent living support and life skills training
- Weekly support groups
- Teach life skills: social activities, budgeting, time management, meal planning, public transportation, etc.
- Connection to resources and services within community
- Advocates for access and rights
Pet Assistance
Senior Pet Assistance Network (S.P.A.N.) — Dallas County
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://seniorspets.org/
- Intended to help low-income seniors keep their pets
- Services listed: vet care assistance, pet food
SPCA of Texas — Pet Resource Center
Phone: 214-742-7722
E-mail: [email protected]
Address: 2400 Lone Star Dr, Dallas, TX 75212
Website: www.spca.org
- Free weekly pet food pantry
- Free spay/neuter (select ZIP codes)
- Emergency assistance to prevent pet surrender
- Designed for seniors at risk of losing their pet due to cost
Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP)
Phone: 940-566-5551
Website: www.texasforthem.org
Locations: Multiple DFW locations
- Vaccines as low as $5
- Drastically reduced-cost spay/neuter
- Best for Seniors who don’t qualify for free programs but need affordable options
- One of the most affordable vet options
Spay Neuter Network
Phone: 972-472-3500 / 972-557-7297
Website: spayneuternet.org
Locations: Multiple DFW locations
- Low-cost vaccines and spay/neuter programs
Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation (Statewide)
Phone: 512-452-4224
Website: www.tvmf.org
Note: No walk-in office
- Financial grants for emergency vet care
- Best for unexpected surgeries or serious conditions
Dogs Matter
Phone: 214-714-8460
Address: 4347 W. Northwest Hwy, Suite 130, Dallas, TX 75220
Website: www.dogsmatter2.org
- Temporary foster care for pets of seniors entering hospital or rehab
Preneed & Funeral Planning
Advanced Funeral Planning
Phone: 214-450-0006
E-mail: [email protected]
- VA and veteran funeral planning assistance
- All pre-planning needs
Transportation
My Ride North Texas — “Get A Ride” Program
Phone: 211 or local AAA office
Website: www.nctcog.org
- Personalized transportation planning for seniors
- Connects to all local providers
Medicaid Transportation (Modivcare)
Phone: 877-633-8747
- Free rides to medical appointments for Medicaid recipients
- Wheelchair accessible when medically required
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
Phone: 214-749-3278
Paratransit: 214-515-7272
Website: www.dart.org
- Public transit and paratransit (door-to-door for seniors and disabled)
- Wheelchair accessible; pre-approval required
Uber WAV / Uber Assist
Website: https://www.uber.com/us/en/ride/uberwav/
**Only offered in select U.S. cities, and Dallas is generally not consistently supported. Users must check the app for availability at time of need.
- WAV = Wheelchair-accessible vehicles
- Uber Assist supports walkers, canes, foldable wheelchairs
- Basic assistance getting in / out of vehicle
Lyft Wheelchair / Access
**Limited availability in Dallas County (only)
Website: https://www.lyft.com/ride-with-lyft/wav/sfo
- Wheelchair-accessible vehicles and assistance getting in/out
- Supports walkers, canes, foldable wheelchairs
VA Veterans Transportation Service (VTS) — Veterans Only
Phone: 800-924-8387, ext. 36815
- Scheduled rides to VA appointments across North Texas
- Must schedule 24+ hours in advance
- Limited door-to-door on case-by-case basis
Utility Bill Assistance
Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP / LIHEAP)
Phone: 855-566-2057
Referral: 211
Website: www.texasutilityhelp.com
- Pays electric, gas, and sometimes water bills
- Covers past-due and current balances
- Prioritizes seniors 60+ and medically vulnerable households
Dallas County Health and Human Services — CEAP Office
Phone: 214-819-1848
Address: 2377 N. Stemmons Fwy, Suite 201, Dallas, TX 75207
- Direct CEAP administration for Dallas County residents
- Income-based (up to ~150% of federal poverty level)
Catholic Charities Dallas
Phone: 866-223-7500
Website: www.ccdallas.org
- Utility bill assistance and case management
Jubilee Park & Community Center
Phone: 214-887-1364
- Emergency rent and utility assistance
- Financial coaching for long-term stability
Veteran Assistance
Assisting Hands — Dallas County
Phone: 972-640-4263
Address: 990 North Walnut Creek Drive, Suite 2017, Mansfield, TX 76063
Website: assistinghands.com/105/texas/
- Free VA Healthcare application assistance
- Transportation to VA appointments
- Referrals to VA benefits and burial services
- In-home support via VA Healthcare: personal care, medication reminders, meal prep, companionship
Dallas County Veteran Services Office (VSO)
Phone: 972-692-4939
Address: 2377 N. Stemmons Fwy, Suite 631, Dallas, TX 75207
- Free hands-on help filing for VA benefits
- Referrals to VA benefits and burial services
- Free Assistance through VA Healthcare with showers, toileting, medication reminders, cooking/meal preparation, companionship
Texas Veterans Commission (TVC)
Phone: 800-252-8387
Website: www.tvc.texas.gov
- Free VA disability and pension claims assistance
- Survivor benefits (widows/spouses)
- Burial benefits
- Works directly with county Veteran Services Office (VSO)
TexVet
Website: www.texvet.org
- Centralized statewide database: healthcare, housing, benefits, caregiver resources
- Covers all Texas counties
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Phone: 800-827-1000
Healthcare Enrollment: 877-222-8387
Website: www.va.gov
- Healthcare enrollment
- Pension, disability, burial, and survivor benefits
North Texas VA Healthcare System — Clinic Locations (Serves All North Texas Counties)
Main Line: 800-849-3597 | www.northtexas.va.gov
- Dallas (Lancaster): 4500 S. Lancaster Rd — 214-742-8387
- Dallas (S. Polk St): 4243 South Polk Street — 214-372-8100
- Fort Worth: 2201 SE Loop 820 — 817-730-0000
- Grand Prairie: 2737 Sherman St — 214-857-3450
- Granbury: 1210 Paluxy Medical Circle — 817-326-3902
- Greenville: 8325 Jack Finney Blvd — 903-450-1143
- Garland: 2300 Marie Curie Blvd — 469-797-2100
- Plano: 3804 W. 15th Street, Suite 175 — 972-801-4200
- Sherman: 1715 Texoma Pkwy — 903-487-0477
- Tyler: 428 Centennial Parkway — 903-266-5900
Resource Disclaimer: The organizations listed on this page are provided as a community convenience. Assisting Hands Mansfield does not endorse, guarantee, or verify the quality, availability, or eligibility requirements of any third-party service listed here. Program availability, contact information, and service areas may change at any time. We encourage you to contact each organization directly to confirm current services, hours, and eligibility before relying on this information. Assisting Hands Mansfield assumes no liability for the services provided by any listed organization.
